Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-use of extreme cold to destroy tissue
A)anencephaly
B)asthenia
C)ataxia
D)aura
E)Bell palsy
F)blood-brain barrier
G)bulimia
H)coma
I)concussion
J)convulsion
K)cryosurgery
L)dementia
M)demyelination
N)dyslexia
O)epilepsies
P)hemiparesis
Q)herpes zoster
R)hydrocephalus
S)lethargy
T)papilledema
U)paresthesia
V)phobia
W)plaques
X)psychosis
Y)syncope
Z)tractotomy

Question

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Cryosurgery is the use of extreme cold to destroy tissue.

Answer: F
 Blood-brain barrier is a physiological mechanism that prevents substances in the bloodstream from entering the brain.

Answer: A
 Anencephaly is a neural tube defect characterized by the absence of most of the brain and skull.

Answer: D
 Aura is a subjective sensation that precedes a seizure or migraine headache.

Answer: E
 Bell palsy is a neurological condition characterized by temporary paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face.

Answer: G
 Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging behaviors.

Answer: H
 Coma is a state of unconsciousness in which a person cannot be awakened or respond to stimuli.

Answer: I
 Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that can cause temporary loss of consciousness, confusion, and other symptoms.

Answer: J
 Convulsion is a sudden, involuntary contraction of the muscles that can cause jerking or shaking movements.

Answer: L
 Dementia is a progressive decline in cognitive function that can affect memory, judgment, reasoning, and other mental abilities.

Answer: M
 Demyelination is the destruction of the myelin sheath that surrounds nerve fibers in the central or peripheral nervous system.

Answer: N
 Dyslexia is a learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading and writing despite normal intelligence and sensory abilities.

Answer: O
 Epilepsies are a group of neurological disorders characterized by recurrent seizures that can range from mild to severe.

Answer: P
 Hemiparesis is a weakness on one side of the body, often caused by a stroke or brain injury.

Answer: Q
 Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is a viral infection that causes a painful rash and nerve damage.

Answer: R
 Hydrocephalus is a condition in which there is an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, causing increased pressure and swelling.

Answer: S
 Lethargy is a state of drowsiness, sluggishness, or lack of energy.

Answer: T
 Papilledema is swelling of the optic disc in the eye, often caused by increased intracranial pressure.

Answer: U
 Paresthesia is an abnormal sensation, such as tingling or numbness, often caused by nerve damage or compression.

Answer: V
 Phobia is an intense and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity.

Answer: W
 Plaques are abnormal clusters of protein that can build up in the brain and are a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

Answer: X
 Psychosis is a severe mental disorder characterized by a loss of contact with reality, hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.

Answer: Y
 Syncope is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness caused by a temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain.

Answer: Z
 Tractotomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting a nerve tract to relieve pain or control movement.

Match the Medical Terms with Their Definitions